Why Building Certification Tools are an Executive Strategy Imperative
By Zola Tau, GBCSA Key Account Specialist The battle against climate change has resulted in a socio-economic awakening. Carbon reduction and green development principles are no longer confined to the domain of sustainability officers. The impacts of climate change are tangible. It is no longer sufficient for sustainability initiatives to be isolated within specialised departments; […]
The 2024 IFC Women in Green Building Competition
GBCSA is delighted to partner with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for the third year of the IFC Women in Green Building Competition. The competition aims to empower and upskill women professionals in the property and construction sectors. It runs from June to October 2024. Empowering Women in Green Building The competition offers participants the […]
What you’ll find in the latest + Impact Magazine
The latest issue of + Impact is out! Here are some of the highlights (and pages) of Issue 28: 14 WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: Ever committed to its sustainability targets, real estate investment trust Liberty Two Degrees has achieved Level 2 Net Zero Waste status at four of its major shopping malls 22 DOUBLE […]
Responsible Event Management: GBCSA’s Approach
By Anja Thompson, GBCSA Events Project Manager For over 15 years, GBCSA has been passionate about creating opportunities for our green building community to connect, catch-up and contribute to the ongoing industry conversations through our knowledge-sharing and networking events. I fondly recall the introduction of our first Planet Shapers Event back in 2016, when we […]
2022 Integrated Annual Report released
Our latest annual report contains a brief overview of all our activities and achievements for 2022, as well as financial statements and governance details.
GBCSA Academy green building training with YouthBuild SA
YouthBuild South Africa (YBSA) students, who recently graduated from the Saint-Gobain YouthBuild Academy, completed a two-day GBCSA Academy green building awareness programme in June.
Green certified offices more defensive in pandemic property market
MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index celebrates five years, highlighting impressive cumulative results.
Certified green offices hold value in tough rental market
The latest MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index provides the hard data reinforcing the benefits of certification for green buildings.
Guide to developing net zero carbon buildings in SA launched
GETTING TO ZERO: A guide to developing net zero carbon buildings in South Africa gives a thorough overview on net zero carbon buildings in South Africa.
GBCSA bids farewell to Grahame Cruickshanks
Grahame Cruickshanks, Green Building Council (GBCSA) Managing Executive: Market Engagement will be passing the baton of the responsibilities of his role back to the GBCSA after fruitful years of service to the GBCSA.
